Dr. James Katancik is a board-certified periodontist serving Portland with nearly 20 years of experience treating gum disease and dental implants. He holds both a dental degree and a Ph.D. in oral biology from top universities, and he stays current through regular board recertification. Dr. Katancik specializes in advanced treatments like implant dentistry and gum grafting, and he has a special interest in how gum disease connects to overall health issues like diabetes and heart disease. He is actively involved in training the next generation of periodontal specialists and uses cutting-edge technology to provide precise care. Dr. Katancik is accepting new patients.

Specialties

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PeriodonticsPrimary
Treatment of gum disease and dental implants

Education & Training

Post-doctoral fellowship, VA Medical Center, 1996-1998
General Practice Residency, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical Center, Boston, MA, 1985
D.D.S., Emory University School of Dentistry, 1984
Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1998 (combined Certificate/PhD program in Periodontology and Oral Biology)
B.A., Washington & Jefferson College, 1980

Board Certifications

Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, 2003, 2009, 2016 (recertification)
Certificate in Periodontics from State University of New York at Buffalo

Credential: DDS, PHD

NPI registered: 04/09/2007

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Areas of Focus

PeriodonticsImplant dentistryPeriodontal medicineRelationship between periodontal diseases, diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular diseaseAlveolar ridge augmentationNonsurgical periodontal therapy

Technology & Equipment

Precision Implant X-ray Locator (PIXRL) Device

Professional Memberships

American Dental Association
American Board of Periodontology
American Academy of Periodontology
American Association of Dental Research
Fellow of the American College of Dentists
Fellow of the International College of Dentists

Beyond the Office

Board Examiner for American Board of Periodontology since 2010

Board Director for American Board of Periodontology, elected 2016

Postgraduate program director at University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 2003-2005

Chair of the Department of Periodontics and School of Dental Hygiene at University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, 2005-2012

Chair of the Department of Periodontology at Oregon Health & Science University since 2012

Professor of Periodontics at OHSU School of Dentistry

Active faculty practice in periodontics and implant dentistry

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